The 2016 election has been rife with sensational claims from both sides about some of the core tenets of American democracy. A new series will assess issues related to democracy, justice, and the rule of law ahead of November.

Donald Trump said the 2016 election would be “rigged” because of recent court rulings blocking restrictive voting laws. But research shows you are more likely to be struck by lightning than commit in-person voter impersonation.